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megaton Definition and Meaning in English (megaton definition)

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Megaton definition: A megaton is a unit of explosive power equal to one million tons of TNT, commonly used to measure the yield of nuclear weapons.

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  1. 1noun

    A megaton is a unit of explosive power equal to one million tons of TNT, commonly used to measure the yield of nuclear weapons.

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“The hydrogen bomb tested had a yield of several megatons.”

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